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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T769 BTHMOT history

T769 BTH is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 58,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,418 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T769 BTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T769 BTH was last recorded at 58,418 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2021: 55,610 miles, lower than 58,256 miles on 26 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,415 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,418 miles
  • 2025 – 58,162 miles
  • 2024 – 57,856 miles
  • 2022 – 57,786 miles
  • 2021 – 55,613 miles
  • 2020 – 58,256 miles
  • 2019 – 51,577 miles
  • 2018 – 50,532 miles
  • 2017 – 49,318 miles
  • 2016 – 46,717 miles
  • 2015 – 41,549 miles
  • 2014 – 37,334 miles
  • 2013 – 36,474 miles
  • 2012 – 35,714 miles
  • 2011 – 35,029 miles
  • 2010 – 33,696 miles
  • 2009 – 31,807 miles
  • 2008 – 27,261 miles
  • 2007 – 22,552 miles
  • 2006 – 19,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,418 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll suspension items surface corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight bind front wheelsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,418 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,418 miles
    Test number
    782688772678
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension items surface corroded
    • AdvisorySlight bind front wheels

  2. Fail58,415 miles (+253)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    131102084749
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension items surface corroded
    • AdvisorySlight bind front wheels

  3. Pass58,162 miles (+306)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,162 miles
    Test number
    668872827550
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear vehicle been idle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass57,856 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    918169763785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been stood will clear on a run (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,786 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    905026355924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,779 miles (+2,166)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    472505049174
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,613 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,613 miles
    Test number
    382749559767
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail55,610 miles (-2,646)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,610 miles
    Test number
    471444602361
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass58,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    434023397892
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail58,256 miles (+6,679)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    899257487658
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass51,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    283134905692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail51,577 miles (+1,045)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    867912885859
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass50,532 miles (+1,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    465535718651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass49,318 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,318 miles
    Test number
    963333179396
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass46,717 miles (+5,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,717 miles
    Test number
    471304517509
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    207572855115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,549 miles (+4,215)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    336180855126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass37,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,334 miles
    Test number
    219680054179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail37,334 miles (+860)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,334 miles
    Test number
    935840154166
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass36,474 miles (+760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    669048943191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass35,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,714 miles
    Test number
    966922152141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,714 miles (+685)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,714 miles
    Test number
    289752852420
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass35,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,029 miles
    Test number
    289905141199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,029 miles (+1,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,029 miles
    Test number
    288005941450
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass33,696 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,696 miles
    Test number
    753417140198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass31,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    224217149488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,807 miles (+4,546)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    260536249146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass27,261 miles (+4,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,261 miles
    Test number
    470222648168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass22,552 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,552 miles
    Test number
    643563647101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,708 miles
    Test number
    941964646179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T769 BTH

Does T769 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T769 BTH is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T769 BTH?
The MOT on T769 BTH is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T769 BTH done?
T769 BTH was recorded at 58,418 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,922 miles a year.
Has T769 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T769 BTH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T769 BTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T769 BTH find?
T769 BTH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded, and 2 more.

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